Recent Cleaning Posts

NEW!!! SERVPROXIDE

5/16/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPROXIDE

SERVPROXIDETM is an EPA registered, stabilized chlorine dioxide based disinfectant and sanitizer. 

SERVPROXIDETM carries the EPA’s lowest toxicity rating, requires no PPE for general purpose use and is safe for everyday use. It is designed to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and mold on hard surfaces and is an effective sanitizer for soft surfaces. The product is fragrance-free with a mild odor that dissipates quickly under general ventilation. The product also serves as an excellent deodorizer, once the source has been removed, that oxidizes and does not mask odors such as fire & tobacco smoke, musty odors, pet odors and stale cooking odors to name a few. It can be used to deodorize internal HVAC systems, and can also be wet fogged or misted through a ULV type mister such as the 716 Flex-A-Lite 2600 ULV Sprayer/Mister for deodorization purposes. 

Areas of use include: Homes, vehicles, schools, daycare, gyms, locker rooms, sports gear, hospitals, nursing homes, laundry rooms, veterinary, ambulances, laboratories, restaurants, boats, cruise ships, federally inspected meat & poultry processing plants, farms, animal pens and poultry houses, egg processing premises, hatcheries, swine premise sanitation, refrigerated storage units, airplanes, trains, trucks, buses & automobiles. 2 year shelf life.

3 Benefits to Carpet Cleaning

11/13/2017 (Permalink)

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so you should not forget to clean your carpets with family coming! Something that most people may not know is that cleaning your carpet can clear out dust mite infestation. Many homes contain a dust mite infestation but can not see them because they are microscopic. Carpet cleaning also helps eliminate trapped pollutants such as pet dander, cockroach allergens, lead, and everyday dirt/dust. These gases can be spread throughout a home by vacuuming and casually walking across the carpet. Therefore, it can feel like you are cleaning your carpet at home, but it is very important to have your carpet cleaned every 3-6 months depending on the amount of traffic. Lastly, cleaning your carpet can help prevent MOLD growth. This pertains to areas with high humidity levels such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. We tend to forget to remove our shoes after walking in the rain thinking that the front door mat dried it well enough, but that leftover water can settle into your carpet. This leads to mold growth if it is not vacuumed or dried immediately. 

Should I have my ducts cleaned?

6/22/2017 (Permalink)

Excessive dust vs cleaned system

Knowledge about the potential benefits and possible problems of air duct cleaning is limited. Since conditions in every home are different, it is impossible to generalize about whether or not air duct cleaning in your home would be beneficial.

You should inspect your ducts if your furniture is excessively dusty or if you notice your registers (vents) are dust filled.  After a visual inspection of the inside of the ducts, you see no indication that your air ducts are contaminated with large deposits of dust or mold (no musty odor or visible mold growth), having your air ducts cleaned is probably unnecessary. On the other hand, if someone in your household suffers from allergies, unexplained symptoms or illnesses you may want to consider having your ducts cleaned.  It is normal for the return registers to get dusty as dust-laden air is pulled through the grate. This does not indicate that your air ducts are contaminated with heavy deposits of dust or debris; the registers can be easily vacuumed or removed and cleaned.

Contact SERVPRO of Albany and Americus at 229-439-2048 to have your ducts cleaned today!!

Spring has yet to arrive but many south Georgians with seasonal allergies are already making trips to the doctor's office

2/24/2015 (Permalink)

Allergies, Duct Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning

Seasonal allergies arrive early I really connected with this article on WALB.

If your allergies are giving your trouble, call SERVPRO of Albany and Americus to clean your carpets or ductwork. A normal residential structure with 6 rooms can accumulate up to 40 pounds of dust per year!